Austin/Travis County, TX Focus

EVENTS:

This comes from the Travis County Democratic Party:

Lake Travis Democrats host Bill White, Candidate for Gov
Hosts: Lake Travis Democrats

Date: Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Time: 6:30 pm. Meeting will begin at 6:30 pm with wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks served as part of a social time. The business and program part of the meeting will begin promptly at 7 pm.

Site: Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek Lakeway, TX, 78734

Lake Travis Democratic Club is made up of nine precincts from Lakeway, Bee Cave and Spicewood to Hudson Bend and Lake Wind. Additionally, many residents of Steiner Ranch regularly attend club activities. For more information about the club and the monthly meetings, please contact, Judy Donohue, jdonohue@austin.rr.com, 214 228-1532. To join the Lake Travis Democrats or renew a membership, please contact Jo Ann Richmond, Membership Chair, jr9657@yahoo.com ,627-9451.

SOUTH AUSTIN DEMOCRATS - TRAVIS COUNTY CANDIDATE'S FORUM
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Site: Garner Betts Juvenile Justice Center - 2515 South Congress Avenue - Court Room

Please join us. Hear the candidates tell you who they are and what they stand for in Travis County.

All questions will be via a selected panel - some questions prepared in advance and some may be submitted on the floor.

COME HAVE FUN! MEET YOUR NEXT ELECTED OFFICIALS! AND ENJOY THE PIZZA!

Hispanic Bar Association Endorsement Meeting
When: January 20, 2010 (5:30 pm)
Where: Travis County Commissioners Courtroom - 314 West 11th Street.

For more information, contact Jana Ortega at (512) 469-9900.


January 2010 Public Affairs Forums
Sunday, January 17th
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin
4700 Grover Ave., Austin, TX 78756
512-452-6168, No Charge, www.austinuu.org

Sundays, 11:30am-12:30pm

Laura Morrison, City of Austin Council Member

“An Inside Look Into the Issues Important to Austinites from City Hall”

Laura Morrision was elected to serve as an Austin City Council Member in June of 2008. Prior to taking office, Laura served as a community volunteer in many roles, including President of the Austin Neighborhoods Council (ANC). As a Council Member she’s the Chair of the City Council’s Emerging Technology and Telecommunications Committee, sits on the Comprehensive Planning and Transportation Committee, member of the Public Health and Human Services Committee and the Audit and Finance Committee. She’ll share her perspective from City Hall and discuss the critical issues important to Austin as we start 2010.

Hispanic Bar Association Endorsement Meeting
When: January 20, 2010 (5:30 pm)
Where: Travis County Commissioners Courtroom - 314 West 11th Street.
For more information, contact Jana Ortega at (512) 469-9900.

January 2010 Public Affairs Forums
Sunday, January 24th
Sundays, 11:30am-12:30pm
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin
4700 Grover Ave., Austin, TX 78756
512-452-6168, No Charge, www.austinuu.org

Terri Burke, Executive Director of the ACLU of Texas

“Righting Texas’ Civil Wrongs”

Terri Burke has been Executive Director of the ACLU of Texas for two years. A lifelong journalist, Terri was previously a political and investigative reporter. Including positions with the Dallas Morning News and the Austin American-Statesman. Despite urban area election results that suggest a more progressive population, our legislature and our courts continue to bow to a small percentage who would rewrite the U.S. Constitution to match their extremist views. Only through integrating grassroots education with lobbying and litigation can we stop the shotgun assault on the Constitution. She’ll discuss the ACLU of Texas’ strategic campaign to change state laws.

Travis County Democratic Candidates' Forum
Thursday, January 28, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
Location Millennium Youth Complex just east of IH35, 1156 Hargrave,
Co-hosted by:Travis County Democratic Party, Texans for Obama, Texas Environmental Democrats, Capital City Young Democrats, Austin Tejano Democrats, Capital Area Asian American Democrats, Black Austin Democrats, Capital Area Progressive Democrats, Lake Travis Democrats, Northeast Travis County Democrats, North Shore Democrats,and Circle C Area Democrats

All candidates on the 2010 Primary ballot in Travis County have been invited to attend. Candidates will be responding to questions submitted by the individual clubs. Contact: Kim Hokanson, kimberlyhokanson@gmail.com, 512.905.4493

FEBRUARY 1, 2010: Last day to register to vote for March 2nd primary elections.

FEBRUARY 12, 2010: First day to apply for April 13th primary runoff election (if did not request runoff ballot on application for primary).

FEBRUARY 16, 2010: First day of early voting for 2010 primary elections.

FEBRUARY 26, 2010: Last day for early voting for 2010 primary elections.

MARCH 2, 2010: 2010 Primary Election Day


BIODIESEL IN AUSTIN AREA

Here are some biodiesel stations near Austin, TX. Biodiesel is less polluting and has a smaller carbon footprint than regular diesel, and is produced right here in the USA. Biodiesel can be used in almost any diesel engine. Up to B20 (a 20 percent blend) any diesel engine, whether car or 18 wheeler or whatever, can use it. Above B20 some older engines may have problems, but newer engines should be ok.

DieselGreen Fuels: 5217 Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702, 512-247-3835. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine) and B100 (OK for newer diesel engines). Open 9-5.

El Sol Logistics: 1114 Regal Row, Austin, TX 78748, 512-563-8142. Offers B100 (OK for newer diesel engines). Open 9-5 M-F

Oaxacan Tamaleo: 1634 Hwy 71, Cedar Creek, TX 78612, 512-289-9262. Offers B100 (OK for newer diesel engines). CLOSED MONDAYS

Ecowise: 110 W. Elizabeth St. Austin, TX 78704, 512-326-4474. Offers B100 (OK for newer diesel engines). Open M-SU 10-7PM.